The Kenya Prisons Service has published the official list of shortlisted candidates for the positions of cadets, technicians, and artisans, following its nationwide recruitment drive advertised on April 7.
In a statement, the Service confirmed that shortlisted applicants are expected to report for interviews between June 10 and June 13 at the Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, situated along the Ruiru-Kiambu Road off the Eastern Bypass.
“The Kenya Prisons Service is pleased to announce to the general public that the under-listed are shortlisted candidates for the specific posts they applied for,” read part of the official statement.
Candidates have been grouped based on the job categories they applied for, with interviews set to run over three days to streamline the process.
Commissioner General of Prisons Patrick Aranduh emphasized that the recruitment aims to bolster the technical and administrative capacity of the service, and that the interviews will be merit-based.
“Those not appearing on the shortlist should consider their applications unsuccessful,” he noted.
The full shortlist is available on the Public Service Commission (PSC) website, and can also be accessed via short links provided on the Kenya Prisons Service’s verified social media accounts.
Aranduh issued a stern public warning against fraud, noting that all legitimate interviews will only occur at the Ruiru training facility.
“Any person purporting to be conducting interviews outside the designated venue should be treated as a criminal. Members of the public are urged to report such cases to authorities,” he said.
Shortlisted candidates must present original identification documents—including national ID cards, birth certificates, KRA PINs, academic certificates, and other relevant testimonials. Failure to provide these documents will result in disqualification.
Allegations of Bribery
The release of the shortlist comes against a backdrop of growing public concern over alleged corruption in the recruitment process.
State House Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria raised alarm over claims that some applicants allegedly paid bribes of up to Ksh500,000 to secure positions.
“I am getting disturbing reports that the candidates who were recruited for the Kenya Prison Wardens jobs paid bribes of Ksh500K each. This is not good. It’s immoral. It’s not worth it,” Kuria posted on social media.
The Kenya Prisons Service has not formally addressed the bribery allegations but reiterated that the ongoing recruitment process remains transparent and merit-based.
You can GO HERE to view the list of shortlisted candidates for Cadets, Professionals, and Artisans.
